A4857

Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4857 prohibits higher education institutions from giving preferential admission to legacy students.

New Jersey A4857 bans institutions of higher education from offering any preferential consideration for admission to students based on their legacy status or familial ties to donors. The bill defines "legacy status" as the familial relationship of an applicant to an alumnus of the institution. The prohibition applies to both admission to the institution and its academic programs. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee